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Robyn Herron tossed her first career perfect game to ignite No. 14 Arkansas to a Saturday doubleheader sweep vs. Illinois State and Wichita State at Bogle Park. Herron’s legendary performance guided the Hogs to a 7-0 win vs. Illinois State before the Razorbacks overpowered the Shockers, 15-4 (5 inn.), to complete the sweep.

Roby Herron made history in No. 18 Arkansas's 7-0 victory over Illinois State, becoming the second player in program history to throw a perfect game.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Chloe Barber did not bring glowing statistics into Fridays matchup against No. 14 Arkansas, but the Wichita State pitcher had impressive numbers by the end of the game.

If fans didn’t know the name Chloe Barber before Friday, they will now after the freshman struck out 15 to lead WSU softball to a ranked win.

– No. 14 Arkansas returns to the friendly confines of Bogle Park for its home opener at 4 p.m. CT Thursday vs. Illinois State. Clashing with the Redbirds, Arkansas kicks off a six-game slate at the Razorback Invitational, which is scheduled for Feb. 22-25 at Bogle Park. There will be live stats but no streaming available throughout the weekend.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Courtney Deifel said she knows the comforts of home far outweigh long road trips, and her University of Arkansas softball team is hopeful of taking advantage of that over the next three weeks.

The No. 13 Arkansas softball team went 4-1 in Arizona this weekend and will play their home-opener on Thursday.

The University of Arkansas softball team has not shied away from making it clear one of its goals this season is to make history.

Arkansas will open its softball season on Feb. 8 at the Paradise Classic in Boca Raton, Fla.

The No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks will appear on ESPN’s family of networks 11 times during the regular season this spring in addition to having games available on SEC Network+.